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Telehealth, hybrid care adding to physicians' EHR workload

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

THE LARGER TREND A recent Health Affairs report demonstrates telehealth improves outcomes and reduces spending, revealing increased medication adherence and decreased hospitalizations and ER visits, but the future of regulatory flexibilities came under scrutiny.

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Telehealth Platforms Are Moving Telepsychiatry Forward

Clocktree

Telepsychiatry has started forming its own healthcare niche. In 1995, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) release d a paper in support of telepsychiatry, explaining how it can overcome geographical limitations, provide greater access to care, and cut out travel time.

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Telepsychiatry saves east Texas hospitals $18 million over 7 years

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The ones correctly identified as in need of emergency care were taken to an ER where they could wait for days or even weeks for an open psychiatric bed. The ones correctly identified as in need of emergency care were taken to an ER where they could wait for days or even weeks for an open psychiatric bed. THE PROBLEM.

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How You Can Increase Throughput in Your Emergency Department With Telepsychiatry

Iris Telehealth

Fortunately, telepsychiatry can help. In this post, we’ll share how telepsychiatry can improve throughput in EDs and increase access to quality mental health care, patient satisfaction, and hospital cost savings. How can telepsychiatry help with throughput in the ED? Enter: Telepsychiatry services in the ED.

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Dr. Anita Iype Shares Why She Values Telepsychiatry

Iris Telehealth

How does telepsychiatry compare to in-person care? Iris clinicians are at the heart of what makes our organization such a special place to work. That’s why we’re turning the spotlight on the amazing work they’re doing every day. This month, we’re sitting down to talk with Dr. Iype. I knew he was starting up something called Iris.

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Pediatric Telehealth Success: Children’s Health, Children’s Omaha, Pediatric Associates

American Well

“Quite a few of our telemedicine programs were started due to the high level of ER visits we receive,” says Tamara Perry, director of virtual health operations at the health system. Children’s Omaha: Expanding telepsychiatry care to rural communities. Learn more about Children’s Health’s telehealth program here.

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Pediatric Telehealth Success: Children’s Health, Children’s Omaha, Pediatric Associates

American Well

“Quite a few of our telemedicine programs were started due to the high level of ER visits we receive,” says Tamara Perry, director of virtual health operations at the health system. Children’s Omaha: Expanding telepsychiatry care to rural communities. Learn more about Children’s Health’s telehealth program here.